The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Blood, General Sir Bindon
Blood, General Sir Bindon, G.C.B., 1909; K.C.B., 1896; b. 1842; e.s. of late W. B. Blood, Cranaher, Co. Clare; m. 1883, Charlotte, d. of late Sir Auckland Colvin, K.C.S.I.; Entered R.E. 1860; served Jowaki Expedition (medal and clasp), 1877-78; Zulu War 1879, Afghan War 1880; Egyptian Campaign 1882; Brig-Gen. and Chief Staff Officer, Chitral Relief Force, 1895; Major-General commanding Malakland Field Force and Buner Field Force (two clasps), 1897-98; Lieut-General commanding troops in eastern Transvaal, 1901; retired 1907. Address: 183, St. James’s Court, Buckingham Gate, S.W. Clubs: Naval and Military, Marlborough.